Governor Daniel Pruce was joined by the Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9), Attorney General Hon Dawn J. Smith, Deputy Governor Mr David D. Archer Jr, Financial Secretary Jeremiah G.A. Frett and veterans at the Remembrance Day Ceremony at Government House today, November 11, 2024. Photo: Office of the Governor

Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), left, and Deputy Governor Mr David D. Archer Jr, right, laid wreaths at the Remembrance Day Ceremony at Government House today, November 11, 2024. Photo: Office of the Governor

Despite the Virgin Islands (VI) being negatively impacted by the adverse weather conditions, on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month (November 11, 2024) the territory paused to mark Armistice Day or Remembrance Day, albeit in a smaller than usual ceremony at Government House. Photo: Office of the Governor

Governor Daniel Pruce was joined by the Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9), Attorney General Hon Dawn J. Smith, Deputy Governor Mr David D. Archer Jr, Financial Secretary Jeremiah G.A. Frett and veteran.

‘Lest we forget’

“At the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month of 1918, the guns fell silent, signaling the end of the First World War.

“On this day every year, we remember those who sacrificed their lives for our freedom and safety, with two minutes’ silence. We lay wreaths and lower our flags as a mark of respect. Lest we forget,” The Office of the Governor stated on its Facebook page.

Armistice Day or Remembrance Day, also known as Poppy Day owing to the tradition of wearing a remembrance poppy, is a memorial day observed in Commonwealth member states since the end of the First World War to honour armed forces members who have died in the line of duty.